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1950 Map of Ponce De Leon

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ponce De Leon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Ponce de Leon serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned where the Louisville and Nashville railroad intersects the historic Old Spanish Trail. The geography is defined by a dense network of water, including the Choctawhatchee River and unique geological features like Morrison Spring and Jackson Spring. The rural character of the era is evidenced by numerous country institutions, such as Knox Hill Ch and Beech Grove Sch, scattered across the rolling hills of Walton and Holmes Counties.

Farming and timber patterns are visible through labels like Oak Grove and Tobacco Bed Pond, suggesting a landscape of active small-scale cultivation and local industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the many named landmarks, including Hughes Hill and the Ponce de Leon Cem, while the various ponds like John Pond and Carlisle Lake offer insights into the historical hydrology of the Florida Panhandle before modern development.